iPad is most often used for reading mail and news on the Internet

According to research firm Gartner, Apple Tablet PC owners are increasingly replacing traditional desktop computers, taking on many of their functions.

According to analysts, the five basic operations that are commonly used devices such form factor is to check e-mail (81%) and reading the news on the Internet (69%), and getting the weather forecast (63%). Almost on a par with the last paragraph is a social networking (62%), in addition, 60% of respondents use the Tablet PC for gaming.

And, according to a survey play a greater role in the house than normal mobile phones and personal computers. Analysts say that most plates are used in the living room (87%) and in the bedroom (65%), while in the kitchen they are less than half of respondents - 47%. Apparently, the majority of housewives are more conservative and still prefer to learn the news on TV, and recipes - from a chef's book.

The study was conducted last month among residents of Australia, Britain and the United States to better understand exactly how the owners of plates often use their gadgets. We add that in these countries is completely dominated by iPad, which is best suited for the Internet.

And how do you use your iPad?

Roachbot: cockroach robot with a remote control through the iPhone [video]

Japanese manufacturer Trust Technologies introduced a new version of a fun toy Roachbot. Robotic cockroach when driving on a flat surface exactly mimics the insect, so the fear of suffering human beings these may appear eerie feeling.

Managing an updated version of a plastic toy made using mobile devices Apple. Just connect to the iPhone, iPod touch or iPad infrared control unit and download from the App Store a special application.

The program is extremely simple to use, the bulk of the display is touch-sensitive joystick, causing the beetle to move forward and backward, rotate left and right or stop.

In addition to the joystick, the screen has two sliders. The first regulates the speed of the toys at the maximum speed robotic cockroach becomes even more like the present, reinforcing the already strong impressions of the gadget. The second "slider" controls the trajectory of cars, which begins to move is not in a straight line, but in small zigzags, as it makes a real cockroach.

You can buy the toy manufacturer's web site at a price of  ¥ 2980 (about $37).